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My son was doing things last year in 5th grade that we didnt do until probably 7th grade. Its like they are pushing them hard.
And sports, oh my gosh. I was so mad the first time my son played basketball, 3rd grade I think. That guy running it acted like it was NCAA tryouts. I just couldnt believe it. Finally a local church started a league and actually let kids develop. Its booming and the hitler school program has died. I love it.
There are alot more things than school and sports to raising a productive and intelligent kid. I wish the "officials" would realize that. I think alot of it has to do with their own compitition for money based on student performance. MAP testing, I believe its called is just one of the things. It has no bearing on their grades. Has nothing to do with education. Just a competition to see how the school as a whole is doing compared to other schools. Hidden agendas shouldnt be having a bearing on how our children are raised.
I dont care what they think or do. My children are going to have a well rounded upbringing. Thats going to include outside school hunting, fishing and educational trips. If that means missing a bit of school here and there, well, so be it.
Andy
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